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Executive Assistant

WEST SUSSEX (COAST AND DOWNS) METHODIST CIRCUIT
38,000 per year
London
Full-time
6th September 2026
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25 days annual leave

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Flexible working

Salary £38,000.00 per annum

Location London

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 16 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant who takes pride in providing exceptional support to senior leaders?

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to join the Conference Office team of the Methodist Church in Britain. This is a varied, rewarding and public-facing role, providing high-level professional support to the Church's most senior office holders, including the Presidency.

About the Role 

You will provide high-quality executive support to senior office holders within the Methodist Conference, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring their time, priorities and commitments are managed effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing complex and busy diaries, coordinating appointments and resolving scheduling conflicts to ensure seamless day-to-day operation of the office,

  • Organising travel and accommodation arrangements,

  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Managing enquiries and correspondence, exercising sound judgement when prioritising and responding to requests,

  • Supporting the organisation of meetings and events, coordinating venues, catering, logistics and event administration in collaboration with colleagues,

  • Handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

About You 

You are an experienced Executive Assistant who is confident managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

You'll bring:

  • Significant experience of providing executive and diary management support to senior leaders

  • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail

  • The ability to manage a varied workload and respond effectively to changing priorities

  • The ability to quickly develop an understanding of a wide range of subject areas and understand links between them

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills

  • The ability to engage well with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

  • Experience of handling highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism

  • A proactive, solution-focused approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative

  • A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

This is an opportunity to use your skills in a role that makes a genuine difference. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues, support senior office holders, and contribute to the effective operation of the Methodist Church in Britain.

If you are looking for a role where your organisational expertise, professionalism, and relationship-building skills can have a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that applications from Methodist Ministers (Presbyters and Deacons) cannot be considered for this role.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits 

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

  • Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)

  • Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)

  • Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.

  • A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.

Enquiries 

For questions or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email hr@methodistchurch.org.uk. 

Key Dates 

Closing Date for Applications: 6 September 2026

Interviews (on-site in London): 17 September 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.  

The Methodist Church

For further information about The Methodist Church please visit our website https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-church/.

Our Calling

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The Church exists to:

  • Increase the awareness of God’s presence and celebrate God’s love (Worship).

  • Help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).

  • Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).

  • Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).

Our Benefits

Pension scheme

Living Wage

Season ticket loan

Removal leave

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